Kristin, Oh yes, been there. let me tell you what NOT to do. Don't go to the thrift store and buy those silky-looking but actually polyester dresses that look like they'd be flower girl or fancy holiday dresses so she can play dress up with them. Unless, that is, you want to run errands with a girl wearing a satin dress, with a contrasting sash with fake flower on it - and a gem inside the fake flower (of course) and multiple layers of tulle underneath. Not like I know from experience or anything. ;)

I really LOVE this post, and wish I had a little girl to sew for. My son is 19 and all the babies are back east, but I still make quilts for them! You're a lucky lucky (creative) Mom. : ) Also love how you incorporated the flower from class!

Lily, thank you so much for the sweet words. Yes, sewing for little girls is so much fun. You are so talented and creative - you should give it a whirl and make some little girl's day (and their mom's too!). :)

Another beautiful girl! Her poses are great, especially the one looking up at the flower. Oh, I don't know those angular arms are pretty cool... The poppy and posies look so pretty on your dress. Perfectly posed petals =)